Does it seem like everything in business is moving faster these days? Once upon a time, unicorns were rare, but today they seem to be everywhere. Or at least, companies seem to reach unicorn status much more quickly than they once did. Has the race to a billion really changed that much over the past […]
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Will Dubai be an investor’s paradise a decade from now? Looking ahead, the emirate’s economic trajectory is promising, despite lingering challenges in the broader global financial landscape. Dubai’s strong fiscal policies and diversified economy have been key to its resilience, with forecasts from the IMF suggesting steady growth for the UAE as a whole. In […]
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While there is always a degree of uncertainty when a new American president takes office, there are some things that feel fairly certain when it comes to Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. He has always been mostly transactional in his approach to international relations, and he is at heart a deal-maker rather […]
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What’s the best way to connect with your audience? Is this question keeping you up at night? Things are moving so fast right now that many brands feel overwhelmed when they consider how to make those all-important connections. Are micro-influencers the solution to it all? Not quite. But they are a rising force in the […]
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It can be a difficult moment when you decide it’s time for an outside CEO to run the family business. Sometimes, this comes about because the next generation isn’t interested in the business or lacks the necessary experience or readiness for leadership roles. Succession is a tricky thing – the word brings to mind not […]
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When it comes to building a successful career, patience is often the key. Success doesn’t usually happen overnight – it’s a long game that requires persistence, focus and patience. While there are certainly instances of individuals achieving remarkable success at a young age, the reality for many is that success unfolds over time, often in […]
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In recent years, the UAE has seen a notable increase in the number of women occupying high-profile roles as well as spearheading new companies. This trend marks a genuine shift in a region traditionally characterised by male dominance in business and leadership. The numbers back this up. The World Economic Forum’s 2023 Global Gender Gap […]
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If we lose the art of conversation, we have lost a large part of our overall communication. And that affects all areas of life – including, and perhaps especially, business. It seems that email, instant messaging, direct messaging and all manner of apps have made us increasingly detached from the nuances of face-to-face dialogue. And […]
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In a crime index survey from 2024, which looked at 333 cities worldwide, Riyadh was ranked 295, Dubai 330, Doha 331, Muscat 327, and Abu Dhabi 333. It’s one of the few surveys where you want to come last, and year after year, cities in our region consistently rank among those with the lowest crime […]
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It’s a big question – should you go for a product company or a service company? When we look around, it seems even the giants are struggling to make the choice. Microsoft, once a true product company, has now shifted considerably towards services. Even Apple – the iPhone being perhaps the product par excellence – […]
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